Substitute
Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Fire & Rescue Services
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): All
Amendment to Extend the Current Ambulance Services Contract with Market Rates - No Cost To County
Body
Information Contact: Darnell Fullum
Phone Number: 678-406-7731
PURPOSE:
To increase the rate of ambulance fees and amend the current terms and conditions of the existing ambulance services contract between DeKalb County, Georgia and Metro Ambulance Services, Inc. d/b/a American Medical Response, Inc. (AMR). Specifically, to extend the term of service through June 30, 2019, with possible 90 day options to renew as needed and continue using an integrated system of Fire Rescue and ambulance responses, with both Advance Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulances. The countywide ambulance response times will be 9 minutes ALS and 15 minutes BLS, with fees of $1,725.00 and $1,453.00 respectively.
NEED/IMPACT:
To ensure continuous ambulance coverage throughout the county until the establishment of a new contract.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No cost to the county.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve the amendment and authorize the chief executive officer to execute all necessary documents.